Fantasy Encyclopedia

This magical book is a comprehensive guide to the creatures and people of the fantasy genre.The exquisite illustrations and richly descriptive stories will captivate both children and adults alike as they delve into the spellbinding world of elves,monsters and ghouls.

FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
What is fantasy?
THE LITTLE PEOPLE
Elves and fairies
Traps and tricks
Celebrated fairies
Household helpers
Harmful Little People
Germlins
ELEMENTALS AND NATURE SPIRITS
Elementals
Nymphs
Forest and woodland spirits
Solitary forest spirits
Dangerous water spirits
Dangers by the wayside
MYSTERIOUS ANIMALS
Ape-men of the mountains
In lakes
In the sea
FABULOUS BEASTS
Dragons in the East
Dragons in the West
The unicorn
Fantasy horses
Fire and feather
Giant birds
Dangerous beats
Hydra and the Nagas
Guardians of worlds and doors
MYTHICAL BEINGS
MAGIC AND SPELLS
SHAPE-SHIFTERS
GHOSTS AND SPIRITS
LIST OF CREATURES BY AREA
GLOSSARY
INDEX
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS